US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
Michigan's 4th COVID-19 surge may not peak for weeks as omicron pushes cases and hospitalizations to highs
The shadow of omicron's spread through Michigan has forced the state into one of its most precarious positions since the pandemic arrived.
The shadow of omicron's spread through Michigan has forced the state into one of its most precarious positions since the pandemic arrived.
Michigan health department shortens quarantine recommendation in schools
Michigan recorded its highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic on Monday,
Michigan recorded its highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic on Monday,
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record-high
Michigan had six COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 residents in the past week, the seventh-highest among all states.
Michigan had six COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 residents in the past week, the seventh-highest among all states.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
US surgeons perform 1st transplant of pig heart into human patient
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
State Attorney General Dana Nessel warns of fake Covid tests sold by scammers
"Just like Covid never seems to end, Covid scams never seem to end, either," she said. "If it's not on the FDA website - don't buy it and certainly don't use it," she said.
"Just like Covid never seems to end, Covid scams never seem to end, either," she said. "If it's not on the FDA website - don't buy it and certainly don't use it," she said.
Oakland University extends courses online through January due to omicron
"We are hopeful that by waiting until February 1, we will be able to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and return to face-to-face classes more seamlessly," the school said in a statement.
"We are hopeful that by waiting until February 1, we will be able to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and return to face-to-face classes more seamlessly," the school said in a statement.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist says he contracted Covid, but has no symptoms
First the governor's husband Marc Mallory contracted the virus and now her second-in-command on Sunday got the virus from his little daughter Ruby.
First the governor's husband Marc Mallory contracted the virus and now her second-in-command on Sunday got the virus from his little daughter Ruby.
Is a fourth COVID-19 vaccine coming? Doctors and Pfizer say yes
Doctors say a fourth COVID-19 shot is likely coming as the world continues to fight the omicron variant of the deadly virus.
Doctors say a fourth COVID-19 shot is likely coming as the world continues to fight the omicron variant of the deadly virus.
Michigan reports 23,165 cases of COVID-19 (average of 3,309 per day) over past week, 103 more deaths
On Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, Michigan reported 23,165cases of COVID-19 and 103 deaths over the past week. That's an average of 3,309 cases a day.
On Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, Michigan reported 23,165cases of COVID-19 and 103 deaths over the past week. That's an average of 3,309 cases a day.
Detroit expands COVID-19 booster shots for people age 12 and up
In addition to expanding access to the shot among younger groups, people are now advised to get their booster shot five months after completing the vaccine series, instead of six months.
In addition to expanding access to the shot among younger groups, people are now advised to get their booster shot five months after completing the vaccine series, instead of six months.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
Michigan doc says record-high Covid cases likely undercounted due to Omicron spread
Omicron is creating new problems for Michigan's pandemic response. At-home tests aren't being recorded while new recommendations from the CDC are muddying the waters. "The pandemic is changing faster than the messaging,” one doctor said.
Omicron is creating new problems for Michigan's pandemic response. At-home tests aren't being recorded while new recommendations from the CDC are muddying the waters. "The pandemic is changing faster than the messaging,” one doctor said.
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
Michigan hospital adds heated tent for extra emergency room space to ease COVID-19 crush
A west Michigan hospital has added a heated tent to open up more emergency room space as the state's COVID-19 crush continues.
A west Michigan hospital has added a heated tent to open up more emergency room space as the state's COVID-19 crush continues.
Doctor says assume you have Covid if you feel sick and can't get tested
"If you have symptoms, instead of guessing and thinking it’s probably this or that, it’s just best to assume it’s COVID-19 until proven otherwise," Dr. Shajahan said.
"If you have symptoms, instead of guessing and thinking it’s probably this or that, it’s just best to assume it’s COVID-19 until proven otherwise," Dr. Shajahan said.
Where can you get a COVID-19 test in Oakland County? -- Testing expanding next week
Two additional Oakland County COVID-19 test sites are being added.
Two additional Oakland County COVID-19 test sites are being added.
Michigan receives first shipment of COVID-19 oral medications
The state of Michigan has received its first shipment of two prescription medications that may reduce symptoms in COVID-19 patients.
The state of Michigan has received its first shipment of two prescription medications that may reduce symptoms in COVID-19 patients.
Group representing kids with special needs files restraining order in court to keep schools open
Patrick Donohue who has a daughter who suffered a severe brain injury, points to how students - especially those with special needs - have regressed and suffered socially, emotionally and academically.
Patrick Donohue who has a daughter who suffered a severe brain injury, points to how students - especially those with special needs - have regressed and suffered socially, emotionally and academically.